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Range A3 29
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension enduro bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price
$2,799| Frame | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Full, 150 / 160mm |
| Fork | RockShox Yari RC |
| Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
| Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 1 × 11 |
| Groupset | SLX |
| Brakes | Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Seatpost | Dropper |
5'4" – 5'10"
5'8" – 6'3"
6'0" – 6'6"
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Summary
The Norco Range is a capable enduro bike with a focus on descending performance, featuring a well-balanced geometry and plush suspension. It's praised for its solid build and component package, though some reviews note its weight and ergonomic shortcomings. The bike's handling is described as planted yet playful, making it a strong contender for technical terrain and enduro racing.
Dialled frame geometry, so capable on hard trails
Complete component package
Super plush rear end with ART suspension system
Well-balanced geometry and fit for descending
Economically viable enduro option
Uncomfortable brake/shifter/dropper post ergonomics
Not a lightweight bike
SRAM Guide brakes with 180 mm rotors don’t have enough stopping power
Sluggish to accelerate, too heavy and lacklustre on flatter trails
Left wanting longer and roomier geometry
Norco has created a very competent machine for just $3699.
Flow Mountain BikeExtremely fast and yet very good-natured – the Norco can do both!
Enduro Mountainbike MagazineThe smoothest descender in town
MBRThe Norco Range has such great potential if only the designers had placed themselves a little further outside their comfort zone and added a tad more length both to the front and the rear.
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Jul 2018 · Christoph Bayer
The stand out feature of the Norco Range C3 29 immediately catches your eye: the poison green DVO Diamond fork and Topaz shock. The exotic looking suspension fits perfectly into the overall package – but how does it perform? For an overview of the test fleet head to the group test: Love at first sight […]
May 2018
The Norco Range A3 is an alloy enduro bike with strong downhill potential but it’s left wanting longer and roomier geometry to really make the most of the suspension on offer. Review: Specialized Enduro Comp 29/6Fattie Buyer's guide to mountain bike tyres - all you need to know There are a plethora of Range options available from Norco, with wheel sizes, material and prices to suit all budgets and preferences. Here at off.road.cc we like to test the cheaper end of the spectrum, hence we’ve got the bottom of the range alloy A3 with 27.5” wheels in for test, costing a not too shocking £2,200.
Apr 2018 · Mick Kirkman
Norco Range A3 is an economically viable enduro option from the Canadian big hitters. Eats up rough ground, stops confidently with good composure.
Smooth, silent and calm bombing downhill
Sluggish to accelerate, too heavy and lacklustre on flatter trails
Mar 2018
The Norco Range out-performed the Trek Slash in our recent shootout, but that was the top-end carbon frame model. Here we have the base level Norco Range A3 on test, a wallet-friendly $3699 aluminium frame version built on the same platform that we know well. Let's see how it hold up after a good old thrashing.
Dialled frame geometry, so capable on hard trails.
Complete component package.
That red paint!
Uncomfortable brake/shifter/dropper post ergonomics.
Not a lightweight bike.
Dec 2017
As long as you are willing to sit and spin to the top, the Range will get you down in exceptional fashion.
Dec 2017 · Sean White
Big wheels and long travel from British Colombia
Nov 2017 · Russell Eich
A supremely capable enduro smasher that could use a rim upgrade. Buy if enduro riding and racing is your lifeblood
Confidence-inspiring ride, top-level suspension, DT Swiss 240 hubs, stiff and responsive
Aluminium, flexy rims, no internal guides for cable routing, price
Aug 2017 · John Bennett
Norco surprised us with a Range that came with 150mm of travel and 29er wheels. With a 65.5-degree head angle and steep seat angle, it came with best of breed components read to get rowdy. - Mtbr.com
| Frame | Range Aluminum 29 150mm travel, 650B 160mm travel BB Standard: BSA, 73mm, Threaded |
|---|---|
| Fork | Rockshox Yari RC 160mm (29), 170mm (650B) Boost Travel: 160mm Spring Type: Air |
| Shock | Rockshox Deluxe RL Debonair Travel: 150mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Comes with Crank (threaded 73mm ) |
| Headset | FSA #57E sealed cartridge bearing |
| Stem | Alloy 6061 40mm stem (29), 50mm (650B) |
| Handlebar | Norco 20 mm rise 6061 800mm, 35mm bar bore |
| Saddle | WTB Volt |
| Seatpost | JD Trans X post 100mm XS/SM, 125mm M/L/XL 31.6 Type: Dropper |
| Pedals | N/A |
| Grips | Norco lock on grip |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano SLX RD M-7000 Shadow Plus |
|---|---|
| Crank | Race Face Aeffect w/ direct mount 30T (29), 32T (650B) |
| Shifters | Shimano SLX M-7000 11 speed |
| Cassette | Sunrace 11-46T 11 sp |
| Chain | SRAM PC 1110 11 speed chain |
| Chain Guide | N/A |
| Brakes | Front: Tektro HD-M745 4 piston hydraulic w/203mm rotor, Rear: Tektro HD-M745 4 piston hydraulic w/180mm rotor Type: Tektro Hydraulic Disc |
| Brake Levers | Tektro HD levers |
| Rims | WTB STP I29 TCS rim, 29mm |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Shadar stainless steel |
| Front Hub | Novatec 110x15 sealed bearing disc hub |
| Rear Hub | Novatec 148x12 w 5 sealed bearing |
| Tires | Front: Maxxis High Roller II 2.3 Folding EXO, Rear: Maxxis High Roller II 2.3 Folding EXO |
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Last updated September 10
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